Summer San Lucas

Dr. Summer San Lucas is an Assistant Professor in the PT Programs Campus within the College of Rehabilitative Sciences at Loma Linda University. She holds a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Loma Linda University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Westmont College (2001).

Education:

• Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University (2012)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University (2005)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Westmont College (2001)

Research & Clinical Focus: Her work centers on neurological and pediatric rehabilitation, exercise-based support groups for Parkinson’s patients, and integrative approaches to brain injury recovery. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurology and pediatrics by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Awards:

• 2014 Rising Star Alumni Award in Physical Therapy (Loma Linda University)
• Spiritual Life and Wholeness Award

Professional Contributions: Developed the Loma Linda University Health Parkinson’s Disease Community Support and Exercise Groups. Previously served as an adjunct faculty member teaching pediatric and neurology curricula in PT programs. Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG therapy and trained in Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation for brain injury patients.